BBDO JAPAN welcomes creative industry powerhouse, Kazuya Nakajima, as its new executive creative director. Nakajima brings an impressive track record of leading groundbreaking campaigns across diverse industries, from mega-brands to healthcare, beauty, and entertainment and a career dedicated to pushing creative boundaries.

Nakajima has earned global acclaim, securing major industry accolades, including multiple Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, One Show, ADFEST, and Spikes Asia honours. His expertise spans creative direction, digital innovation, design, promotion, and PR, making him a dynamic addition to BBDO JAPAN’s leadership team.

Nakajima commented, “I am honoured to be part of BBDO’s legacy and to join this incredible family. By leveraging my experience and creativity, I aim to elevate our team’s potential, unlock new opportunities, and deliver extraordinary creative work that resonates globally.”

Kohei Matsui, executive creative director at I&S BBDO, added,”We were searching for someone who could take our creative ambitions to the next level. With his vast experience and international recognition, Kazuya is the perfect fit. I’m excited to embark on this journey with him to break new creative ground.”

Yoshihiro Nagai, president representative director at I&S BBDO, stated, “We are delighted to warmly welcome Mr. Nakajima to our team. His extensive experience and numerous accolades clearly demonstrate that we are gaining a talented and dynamic leader. We believe that a stack of different types of talent will significantly contribute to BBDO’s mission of solving our clients’ challenges.”